I love Christmas albums. Maybe that seems cheesy, and surely lots of holiday music is, but there are so many classic and under-the-radar xmas albums with really delightful and solid interpretations of traditional songs (and some new ones). Case in point, Low’s Christmas. Aside from the joyfully unhinged Disco Noel, which we have owned on vinyl (x2) and cassette and which includes instructions for dancing the hustle, it’s probably my favorite. It just slays. I started there for this playlist and added in some more upbeat and festive tracks too. It’s meant to be perfect for decorating a tree, drinking a hot toddy, wrapping presents, or sitting in LA traffic to get to multiple family Christmases (what we usually do). Hope you enjoy. Merry merry xx.
Low | Just Like Christmas
The Ventures | Sleigh Ride
James Brown | Go Power At Christmastime
Nick Lowe | Christmas At The Airport
Willie Nelson | Blue Christmas
Low | Little Drummer Boy
Lord Kitchener | Christmas Greetings
My Morning Jacket | Xmas Time Is Here Again
Booker T. & The M.G.'s | We Wish You A Merry Christmas
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass | Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow
Owen Gray | Christmas Greetings
Burt Bacharach | The Bell That Couldn't Jingle
The Beach Boys | Melekalikimaka
Low | Silent Night
The Vacant Lots | No More Christmas Blues
Psychic Ills | Run Rudolph Run
Paul Simon | Getting Ready For Christmas Day
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